Tours and Trips in Europe

See the sights of Hamburg's Speicherstadt and HafenCity, the warehouse and harbor neighborhoods of the city. With a guide, you'll learn about 19th century trade, and the part that the city's warehouse district played with imports and exports around the world. See the Miniature Wonderland and the Kesselhaus power station, then finish up at the cruise center of HafenCity where large ships and glitzy yachts arrive daily.

While your cruise ship is docked in St. Petersburg, this two-day tour is an ideal way to get a comprehensive overview of the city's key sights, as well as attractions just outside the city, such as Peterhof's Fountain Park and Catherine Palace in Pushkin. You are picked up at the cruise-ship dock each morning in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan; this small-group excursion ensures personalized service from your guide. An optional evening program is available. Return to the cruise-ship dock is included each day.

Visit two of England's most magnificent royal palaces on a full-day tour of Hampton Court and Windsor from London by luxury coach. First up is King Henry VIII's lavish London retreat, Hampton Court, where you can explore the State apartments, Great Hall and landscaped gardens. After lunch, head to historic Windsor, where the star attraction is the mighty Windsor Castle (entry not included), the Official Residence of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, set amid vast parklands.

The magnificent Hampton Court Palace is the former home of Henry VIII, set along the banks of the River Thames in the London Borough of Richmond. On this tour, enjoy stunning views of the historic palace as you cycle around the palace grounds, explore the royal Bushy Park and Hampton Court Park, and stop at landmarks including Eisenhower's WWII base and Long Water.

Let your imagination run wild on a 3-hour Harry Potter walking tour of magical London and discover a world of wizards, witches and Death Eaters, hidden from the view of mere Muggles. Start your adventure on Platform 9 ¾ at King's Cross Station, the departure point for the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where you can pose with magic wand in hand. Next, tour the filming sites for the Harry Potter movies, including the entrance to Diagon Alley, the Leaky Cauldron, and the bridge destroyed in the 'Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.'

Marvel at two magnificent royal castles in one day with this convenient shuttle service from Hampton Court Palace in London to Windsor Castle in Windsor. Spend the morning exploring Henry VIII's lavish royal residence, peek into the state rooms and Tudor kitchens, and stroll around the idyllic gardens. Then, soak up the scenery on the 30-minute journey to Windsor, where you can marvel at the world's oldest continually occupied castle, visit St George's Chapel and admire Queen Mary's famous Dolls House.

Explore the mountain top of Karder Kulm, looming over Interlaken, on this half-day trip. From 4,337 feet (1,322 meters) above sea level, get views of Lake Brienz, Lake Thun, Jungfrau, Mönch, and Eiger. Cable car ticket included.

Explore the former London homes of baroque composer George Frideric Handel and 1960s guitarist Jimi Hendrix on this 60-minute tour. Meet your guide on Brook Street, where both musical greats lived 200 years apart, and tour the rooms of Handel's house, where he lived, composed, and died in 1759. Then, head next door to see the painstakingly restored flat that Hendrix called home in 1989. Entrance fees included.

Visit two countries in one day - and explore castles, cathedrals, skyscrapers, and more - on this tour from Copenhagen. After setting off from the Grand Hotel in the morning, travel via luxury minibus to Helsingør (Elsinore), where you can visit the UNESCO-listed Kronborg Castle (own expense), immortalized in Shakespeare's Hamlet. Then, hop on a ferry to Sweden. Enjoy free time to explore the historical university city of Lund, and get to know buzzing Malmö. Finally, return via the Oresund Bridge to Copenhagen.

See London through a wizard's eyes on a 2.5-hour walking tour of the city's Harry Potter film sites. Visit the 'Ministry of Magic' and the entrance to the 'Leaky Cauldron,' then take a walk down 'Diagon Alley,' as your guide shares behind-the-scenes stories from the films. This small-group Harry Potter tour is limited to 10 people for a personalized (and magical) experience.

Who better to bring people together than a pair of lifelong friends? Giovanna and Christina are serving up traditional Italian fare alla their moms and grandmoms, made with organic and seasonal ingredients. Their bright and airy Roman apartment is the perfect backdrop to enjoy a cooking class to learn how to make fettuccine with basil tomato sauce or ravioli with sage and butter sauce.Read their full story here: bit.ly/EatWithBlog1

Get a comprehensive overview of Helsinki during this 2.5-hour walking tour. Visit landmarks and highlights such as the Kiasma Modern Art Museum, Uspenski Russian Cathedral, the Chapel of Silence, Esplanadi, and others. Your guide will fill you in on Helsinki's history and present day modern life in the city as you walk.

Explore the city of Hamburg, Germany with a 1-hour, small-group sunset cruise along the Alster. Enjoy a panoramic view of Hamburg from the lake, a right tributary of the Elbe River. See green parks, plenty of old buildings, some of the biggest churches in Hamburg, plus Alster fountain and the Elbphilharmonie, a new concert hall in the HafenCity quarter, in the distance. Relax, enjoy a refreshing beverage on board and admire the scenic view.

London didn't just inspire J.K. Rowling's imagination as she wrote the Harry Potter books; the city also served as a backdrop to numerous scenes in the movies. On this half-day walking tour, discover some of London's top Harry Potter filming locations - from Platform 9 ¾ at King's Cross and Trafalgar Square to Millennium Bridge and Westminster - and learn insider stories from your guide. Your tour also includes 24-hour tickets to a hop-on hop-off London bus tour.

Discover London's magical side on a private, Harry Potter-themed tour of the city. Meet your guide directly at your Zone 1 accommodation, and hop aboard a vintage Mini Cooper. On this engaging, interactive tour, you'll zoom across the city and will visit a number of Harry Potter filming locations. As you go, you'll also participate in a lively treasure hunt. The tour concludes at Platform 9 ¾ at King's Cross station.

Rewind to the worlds of baroque composer George Frideric Handel and Jimi Hendrix with this admission ticket to London's Handel and Hendrix Museum. Head inside the museum on Brook Street, where both musical greats lived, separated by 200 years, and explore their restored homes at your own pace. Wander through the rooms where Handel lived, composed and died, and see the neighboring flat where Hendrix lived during London's swinging 1960s.

Delve deep into one of Hamburg's most vibrant districts on this 2.5-hour St Pauli walking tour. Follow your guide through St Pauli and gain insight into the area's colorful history and heritage. Explore the infamous Reeperbahn, the red-light district where The Beatles got their first big break on stage. See well-known landmarks like the Zur Ritze pub and the Eros Center, and learn of Hamburg's busy police station. See new constructions including Park Fiction and the church, and discover the modern face of this fascinating corner of Hamburg.

Hamburg has so many awesome street art murals, it can be hard to find them all on your own when exploring. Leave it up to a guide to show you some of the city's best works of street art during this Hamburg street art walking tour. Walk the Schanzenviertel and St. Pauli districts, and catch sight of local, national, and international artists' work. Your guide tells you the story behind the graffiti art and the artists.

Immerse yourself in the spellbinding world of Harry Potter™ on this 6-hour trip to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Travel to the fabled Harry Potter studios by air-conditioned coach from central London, and on arrival, trace the footsteps of Hogwarts' student wizards at leisure. Behold original sets such as Platform 9 ¾ and Diagon Alley; see the Hogwarts Express steam train; ride a broomstick like the cast; and uncover the behind-the-scenes secrets of the movies' on-screen wizardry. This Harry Potter studio London tour includes round-trip coach transport and entrance tickets.

Step back into the Tudor era on this private tour of Hampton Court Palace. Built by Henry VIII in the 16th century and later expanded, it's one of southern England's highlight palaces. Meet your guide - a celebrated historian who's appeared on Tudor-themed television specials - and get ready to explore (entry own expense). Whether it's fashion, royal intrigue, artworks, or more, the tour can be specially tailored to fit your interests. You can also sign up for the general tour option for a broad overview of the landmark.